September 02, 2025
YUFA’s “Welcome-back” luncheon and social will be held at the Orange Snail, Thursday September 4, noon to 2:00pm. All members are invited; new colleagues are particularly welcome. Please register here.
The address is 165 Campus Walk, Stong College basement, room 106.
September 02, 2025
As usual, YUFA was well-represented at this year’s Labour Day parade (see photos), along with thousands of other union members from across the province (some sporting “Elbows Up” T-shirts). Members and their families enjoyed a visit to the Canadian National Exhibition afterwards.
September 02, 2025
The Executive Committee of YUFA extends a warm welcome to all members as the Fall semester begins. YUFA is your union that represents your interests and protects the rights enshrined in the collective agreement between YUFA and the Board of Governors of the university. York works because we do! YUFA...
August 12, 2025
YUFA will once again be marching in the Toronto and York District Labour Council's Annual Labour Day Parade, this year on Monday September 1, 2025.The parade sets off in the morning from Queen and University in downtown Toronto, and ends at the CNE. Please mark your calendars, plan to join your YUFA comrades,...
August 06, 2025
YUFA has completed the transfer of its liquid investments from Scotia McLeod’s management, in accordance with the motion passed by the YUFA membership last November. As remaining term deposits come due, they are also being transferred out of Scotiabank for investment management.
August 06, 2025
Negotiations continue between YUFA and the union (CUPE 1281, YUFA sub-unit) that represents the 8 YUFA staff members. After 4 days of bargaining, the parties have exchanged and discussed proposal packages, and agreed on 14 revisions to the Collective Agreement. Three additional days of negotiation are scheduled in August. We...
August 06, 2025
There is a vacant position for a YUFA representative on the York Community Safety Council . The Terms of Reference are available online. The Council is looking for someone who: Has credibility within the university community and a clear understanding of the Council’s role Is skilled in navigating complex conversations with care and clarity...
August 06, 2025
The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) has shared resources for member associations who face program closures or suspensions. Find them here and here.
August 06, 2025
A new Arms Embargo Now report on Canadian arms shipments to Israel has just been released. A sign-on letter to contact MPs is available here.